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ASO Foundation for Research and Education

The ASO Foundation for Research and Education is our research arm. The Foundation was founded in 1961 by a generous donation from prominent Melbourne orthodontist, Dr J. Stanley Wilkinson.

The Foundation:

Provides funding and teaching support to every accredited Australian university course teaching orthodontics.

Provides research grants and donations to students and members to fund and encourage orthodontic research.

Promotes the sharing of best practices in orthodontics via a number of initiatives including national meetings held every two years.

The Foundation has its own website. Click on the image below to view.

Foundation awards

ASOFRE administers the following biennial Awards:

The P Raymond Begg Research Award is the premier and most prestigious Award bestowed by the ASO. It is awarded for an outstanding original research paper, or series of papers, with significance to orthodontics. Applications close 30 June 2017. The Award recipients for the past three assessment periods are:

The Milton R Sims Award, sponsored by Ormco, is for students completing their post-graduate orthodontic programs. The criteria for the Award are based on research, academic and clinical components. Applications close 30 November 2017.

ASOFRE administers the following annual Awards and Special research Grants:

Companies are invited to become an appreciated member of the Foundation for the Future by making direct contributions, or by various specific initiative sponsorships. For contribution, sponsorship and contact details visit the ASOFRE website.

Grateful Patient Donations

Grateful Patient Donations from non-member supporters and patients who have received pro bono orthodontic treatment through a professional courtesy arrangement, such as when an orthodontists treats the child of a referring dentist or friend, are encouraged to express their gratitude by making a tax-deductable donation to the Foundation for the Future on behalf of their orthodontist.